The 17 Forte (103k miles) and 15 Yaris (94k miles) are my only viable options due to the price and value of cars in my area.
No contest, Toyota all day long. The Kia is a rolling pile of junk.
Dang but that 4-speed auto is pretty bummy and I hate the look.
I know the Toyota will be reliable but Scotty made the KIA seem like a pretty good option in one of his videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKens23adEc
I guess it might not be worth it after all?
Don't even think about the Kia. If you don't like the Yaris, get another model from Toyota.
Unfortunately this was the only other option available to me at this time. I am weary about the high mileage and potential for engine failures but I though Scotty made it seem like a good buy in on one of his videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKens23adEc
However most people also tell me to steer clear of Kia (except on the Kia forum, lol), maybe for good reason.
In that case get the Toyota.
all of the recalls are completed
they will never be completed. They are just junky cars.
You'll regret the Kia and wish you had gotten something else.
no passing power
you're looking at econoboxes, not sport sedans.
something that I can be more proud of showing off
then you're looking at the wrong end of the price spectrum.
But are you buying this car for you, or for other people?
